NCCCO Core Prep Test Questions and Answers

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What is the most common type of wire rope used on a crane?

Right regular lay

According to Table A of OSHA 1926.1408 the minimum clearance distance for a power line over 200 KV is?20 ft.

What is the purpose of installing an auxiliary boom point sheave to the main boom tip?

Separate hoist lines

When lifting from a jib/extension and the main boom is not fully extended. What information must you use to get the gross capacity from the load chart?Main boom angle

According to Table A of OSHA 1926.1408 the minimum clearance distance for a power line up to 50 KV is?

10 ft.

According to Table A of OSHA 1926.1408 the minimum clearance distance for a power line at 100 KV

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2 15 ft.

According to Table A of OSHA 1926.1408 the minimum clearance distance for a power line over 350 KV is?25 ft.

According to Table A of OSHA 1926.1408 the minimum clearance distance for a power line over 500 KV is?35 ft.

According to Table A of OSHA 1926.1408 the minimum clearance distance for a power line at 750 KV

is?

35 ft.

According to Table A of OSHA 1926.1408 the minimum clearance distance for a power line at 1000 KV

is?

45 ft.

If carrying a load on a downward slope, the radius will ?

Increase

If carrying a load on an upward slope, the radius will ?

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3 When hoisting personnel, within what percentage of level must a telescopic boom crane be in order for the gross ratings in the load chart to remain valid?1%

What may happen to a properly rigged load when lifted off the ground unless the operator takes account of boom deflection?It could swing out away from the crane

Which area do truck cranes without a 5th outrigger generally have no lifting capacity unless the manufacturer states otherwise?The front

What is the definition of "operating radius?"

The distance from the center of rotation of the crane to the center of gravity of the load What applies to the capacities below the bold line shown on a load chart?They are based on the stability of the crane

In which quadrant are rough terrain crane capacities generally greater?

Over the front

According to federal requirements, under what conditions is it okay for a person to ride the headache ball?

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